23-07-CEB

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

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INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Responsible for ensuring a free appropriate public education in accordance with the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 105-17 to all children with disabilities enrolled at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School within the jurisdiction of all Bureau of Indian Education Programs. Develops policies, program guidelines and procedural manuals to implement special education programs and services, including as applicable State Standards and Requirements for use by the school. Provides training and technical assistance to the school on the implementation of these documents. Ensures that the IEP of each child with a disability is appropriate and that all specified special education and related services are provided, this may include the development and implementation of inter or intra agency agreements, program interface and coordination of services with outside agencies. The Education Specialist services as a resource person to the school in all areas of special education; assists in the development of policies, program guidelines and procedural manuals to implement special education programs and services, including both applicable BIE and State of South Dakota State Standards. Provides training and technical assistance to the school, addressing all areas of special education and related services, including individual student with disabilities service needs and transition planning and services; program planning, management and evaluation; comprehensive system of personnel development requirements; and school wide improvement. Ensures training is provided to special education staff; administrators, school board members, parents of children with disabilities, surrogate parents, related service personnel and/or auxiliary staff as noted in the schools comprehensive system of personnel development plan in the BIA State Improvement Plan, State Plan, and/or the Implementation Plan. Conducts annual on-site program reviews/monitoring of special education program to ensure compliance with IDEA. Certifies the ISEP student count of students with disabilities for school, includes a review of all special education records. Coordinates the placement of children with disabilities into private schools or facilities and ensures parental involvement and training in the process. Ensures the child’s IEP is appropriate. Completes all necessary special education documents, which include reports, program plans/applications, needs assessments, and correspondence as required by upper level management. Coordinates and implements child find activities in accordance with IDEA. Serves as liaison resource for families. Develops partnerships with a variety of State and Tribal organizations concerning SPED services and provides training and technical assistance to them if necessary. Responsible for fiscal management of IDEA Part B Funds maintaining cuff account and annual budget. Provides assistance to school in the completion of the Consolidated School Reform Plan (CSRP) Annual Report, Report Card, and Amendment to ensure the inclusion of students with disabilities in statewide assessments and other accountability systems. Promotes school reform efforts by providing training and information to the schools, school boards, and parents on school reform efforts and goals to include students with disabilities in the process. Recommends inter or intra agency programs for continuity of services which includes program standards, guidelines, policies, regulations, and monitoring strategies to include IDEA of 1997 (PL 105-17), Improving America’s Schools Act (PL 103-382), Goals 2000-Education America Act (PL 103-227) and the Statement Improvement Grants. Responsible for the supervision of the Special Education staff members and the completion of their Employee Performance Appraisals Plans.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Level 05 - Specialist: Bachelors Degree in related field and two years related experience.

Level 06 - Specialist: Masters Degree in related field and three years related experience.

Level 07 - Specialist: Masters Degree in related field and four years related experience.

A Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate education field (or related areas such as those required under P .L. 95-142) with a minimum of 12 semester hours of course work in the particular area of specialization is required for the 05 level.

One year of successful experience equivalent to the next lower level of difficulty is required for advancement to each level above level 05.

A Masters' Degree in appropriate education field (or related areas) plus 3 years appropriate experience is required for the 06 level.

A Masters· Degree in appropriate education field (or related areas) plus 4 years appropriate experience is required for the 07 level.

All professional educators must also meet the Certification standards for their position in the State where the position is located. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the state certification authority.

Qualifying experience is teaching experience or other professional education experience
related to the position. Additionally, the specialist is required to be current with all pertinent education legal issues relative to area of specialty.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required except that some positions may be suitable for persons who are blind or deaf. In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicants must have mental and emotional stability.

BASIS OF RATING:

Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on their resume. The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants’ advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion.

SPECIAL REFERENCE:

U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if selected.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.
Position has a positive education requirement.
Contract Length: Year Long
Tour of Duty: Full Time (Seasonal)
The Bureau of Indian Education has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework under any circumstances.
FLSA: Exempt
Position is not covered by Bargaining Unit/Union.
Probationary period is three consecutive contract terms. (Remove if the position is covered by the Bargaining Unit)
May require overtime work.
Salary includes applicable locality pay.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
A Recruitment Incentive is not} offered.
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
Government quarters may be available.
May be subject to drug testing.
DRIVING REQUIREMENT: Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education. (Remove if not needed)
Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. This is a Non-Critical Low Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.

The Investigative Process for Public Trust Positions: Background investigations for public trust positions are conducted to gather information to determine whether applicants are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S. The information that provided on the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF-85P) and the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form, when necessary to resolve issues.

The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. To avoid such delays, the applicant must request that the consumer reporting agencies lift the freeze in these instances.
In addition to the questions on the SF-85P, inquiry also is made about the applicant's adherence to security requirements, the applicant honesty and integrity, falsification, misrepresentation, and any other behavior, activities, or associations that tend to demonstrate a person is not reliable, trustworthy, or loyal.

After a suitability /fitness determination is made, the applicant may also be subject to continuous vetting which may include periodic reinvestigations to ensure the employee is continuing suitability for employment.

NOTE:

Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents

NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:

Your resume which may be submitted in any written format of your choice. It must clearly identify the following:
- Vacancy Announcement Number
- Month and year of High School Graduation or date GED information received PLUS name of school, city, and state.
- Complete contact information for employer reference (your supervisor) for last 12 months of employment. If none is available, you must provide a professional reference which is a person not related to you and who knows your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are applying.
Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Your work experience must contain the following:
- Job Title
- Duties
- Accomplishments
- Employer’s name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending date (month and year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
Claiming Indian Preference: Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.

This position has an individual occupation requirement for positive education: Copies of Official transcripts are preferred; student advisement and web-print outs are NOT acceptable submissions. Copies of Official or Unofficial College Transcript may be accepted for initial qualifications evaluation or pay setting. Transcripts MUST show the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. Please note, this may be shown with multiple transcripts. Upon tentative selection, you MUST submit Official transcripts for all colleges attended before final job offer can be confirmed.
Dept of Education Certificate/Licensure: Copy of professional certification or licensure as identified in the qualifications and/or conditions of employment. You must submit a copy of your current and valid professional certification or licensure with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. It must reflect your name, issue date, expiration date, and endorsements (as applicable).

Additional Documents (Optional):

Cover Letter to resume: Cover letter providing your intent for employment and brief narrative of your qualifications or strengths for the position.
Claiming Current or Prior Federal Service: Copy of most recent SF-50, DD03434 or other accepted equivalent to SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, to identify prior Federal service and/or highest previous rate.
Claiming Additional Education: Copies of Official transcripts are preferred; student advisement and web-print outs are NOT acceptable submissions.

Copies of Official or Unofficial College Transcript may be accepted for initial qualifications evaluation or pay setting. Transcripts MUST show the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. Please note, this may be shown with multiple transcripts.

Upon tentative selection, you MUST submit Official transcripts for all colleges attended before final job offer can be confirmed.
State Driver’s License: Copy of licensure as identified in the conditions of employment. It must reflect your name, issue date, expiration date, and endorsements (as applicable).
Claiming Military Service: DD214 (member copy 4) for consideration of service credit for leave purposes.
Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document** OR a copy of your retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) upon issuance.
Future Separation from the Military*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214(Member 4 Copy) upon issuance.

*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave or already separated from the armed forces.

** The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. The Statement of Service must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, Character of Service (i.e. honorable), and, if applicable, when your terminal leave will begin.

Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 06/16/23 - 04:30 pm, Mountain (DST).

SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School
P.O. Box 672
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

FAX SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATIONS TO:

(605) 964-8776

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nicole Shepard, Business Technician

(605) 964-8777

For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Nicole Shepard, Business Technician, (605) 964-8777

Application Deadline

Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the closing date & time of the announcement.

Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.

Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.

This office accepts telefaxed applications.

Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and will NOT be considered.

This office does NOT accept applications via e-mail.

PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.

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